As we celebrate Circular Economy Month in Canada, today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2024 discusses the need for a collective mindset shift on the part of individuals, corporations and governments.
From worried to activated – Climate action offers hope
In a recent webinar, well-known atmospheric scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe discussed the importance of moving people who care about the environment from worried to activated. She also shared a message of hope in the fight against climate change.
Is bamboo sustainable? Here’s what I learned
Is bamboo sustainable? A few weeks ago, I replaced an old threadbare set of bamboo sheets. When I bought them several years ago, I didn’t give any thought to bamboo as a sustainable choice. This time I did some research to learn more about this plant and to find out if it’s as sustainable as many people think.
Greenpeace Day – Add your voice and make a difference
September 15 is Greenpeace Day, a day to celebrate an inspiring organization that started from the humblest of roots. Read on to find out the history of Greenpeace, why it matters more today than ever, and how you can get involved.
Microforests – A tiny idea with big potential
Inspiration for this lead post in the Climate Change Collective series came from a program right here in my own community. Read on to learn about Sustainable Waterloo Region’s Microforest Planting Program, and how I got involved in the planting of one of these tiny forests.
Hello from beautiful Vancouver Island!
In 2023, we spent a week on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province. Today’s post features some photos of the places we visited.
6 ways to turn your junk into treasure
There’s an old saying that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. The more time I spend decluttering, the more I see the truth in that saying. But decluttering doesn’t mean filling the landfill. Read on for six ways you can turn your junk into treasure for someone else.
Searching for inspiration for Plastic Free July 2026
July is almost here. When I sat down to think about what to write for my Plastic Free July 2026 post, I admit to a bit of writer’s block. This led me to wonder if the plastic-free movement still matters in 2026.
Throwback Thursday – Don’t be fooled by compostable plastics
Are compostable plastics really an environmentally friendly solution, or just another case of greenwashing? Find out in today’s Throwback Thursday post.
World Refill Day is an opportunity to think differently
It’s World Refill Day, a global day of awareness to prevent plastic pollution by accelerating the shift to systems designed for reuse and refill rather than single use. It’s an opportunity for all of us to take another look at the packaging waste on the products we use and resolve to do better.